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GE Appliances & Lighting Overview

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Company Description

Doing the housework is no chore for GE Appliances & Lighting (GEAL). Created by General Electric, GEAL makes home appliances (including refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, and ovens) under such brands as Café, Monogram, Profile, and its own GE. It also provides appliance repair service. In addition, GEAL is home to General Electric's lighting division and makes some 6,000 lighting products (such as automotive, fluorescent, and halogen) for residential and commercial markets. Formerly GE Consumer & Industrial, the business segment was renamed GEAL in 2010 when General Electric shifted its industrial power-generating operations into GE Energy. GEAL operates as part of GE's Home & Business Solutions unit.

GE Appliances & Lighting Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    Overview

    The US lighting equipment manufacturing industry includes about 1,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $11 billion. Major companies include Acuity Brands, Hubbell, OSRAM SYLVANIA (a subsidiary of Germany-based Siemens), and Philips Lighting. Divisions of large integrated companies such as General Electric also manufacture lighting equipment. The industry is concentrated: the largest 50 companies account for about 70 percent of revenue.

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    NAICS: 335110, 335129, 335122, 335121

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How dependent is the company on new construction spending?

    About 80 percent of nonresidential lighting fixtures are sold for new construction or add-on projects; only 20 percent for renovation. This dependence on construction activity can result in manufacturing overcapacity during downturns in the...

     

    What challenges does the company face in managing raw material costs?

    Prices for metals, glass, and petroleum-based materials used to make lighting equipment can vary widely. Companies commonly obtain raw materials from outside the US, increasing their exposure to variables such as rising transportation costs. The...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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      Overview

      The US household appliance manufacturing industry consists of about 300 companies with combined annual revenue of more than $20 billion. Major companies include GE, Whirlpool (owner of the Maytag brand, among others), and the US-based operations of Electrolux. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 20 companies generate about 85 percent of revenue.

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How have imports affected the company's business?

      Due to lower labor costs in other countries and large economies of scale in production, imports have become a major factor in the US market. Imports, which account for about 45 percent of the US appliance market, come both from foreign...

       

      How is the company affected by changes in the volume of housing sales?

      Sales of major appliances are closely linked to sales of new and existing homes, as consumers are most likely to buy new appliances when they buy a home. The value of US private residential construction put in place rose by more than half between...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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